Working with other faiths

Chelmsford Diocese Inter-Faith Issues Group

The Inter-Faith Issues Group provides a forum for theological reflection and monitoring of inter-faith issues. Members include representatives of the Barking, Bradwell and Colchester episcopal areas which are all involved in inter-faith work locally.

Recent activities have included the inaugural meeting of Colchester Three Faith Friends hosted by the Mayor.  This forum and the Mid Essex Inter-Faith Forum continue to grow in strength and organise numerous events.  

Links with the East London Three Faiths Form are also strong and new inter-faith initiatives are under way in Barking and Dagenham and in Southend.  

Inter-Faith Adviser

Canon Dr Anne Davison
anne.davison@btopenworld.com
Tel: 020 8471 1788

• Advice on the use of Church buildings by people of other faiths, mixed-faith marriages, funerals etc.
• Contributions to courses, workshops and other educational events.
• Advice to schools, colleges, hospitals and local authorities.

Canon Davison is a member of the Inter-Faith Advisory Group of the Archbishops' Council and is a member of the Board of Mission. She also serves on the Advisory Group on Inter Religious Relations of the World Council of Churches.

Inter-faith work with young people

Encounter Youth Exchange Programme

This programme for young Jews, Christians and Muslims is an initiative between the Diocese of Chelmsford and the Maronite Diocese of Haifa and the Holy Land. The programme brings together young 16 to 19 year olds from East London and the Holy Land for a 10 day residential encounter each summer. It helps to break down barriers and encourage learning between the different cultural, ethnic and faith groups.

Contact: Canon Dr Anne Davison
anne.davison@btopenworld.com
Tel: 020 8471 1788

Funding

Funds may be available for inter-faith work with young people from the following organisations:

The Alma Royalton-Kisch Trust

Contact: Simon Abbott
abbott.s@virgin.net
Tel: 020 8455 6537
www.kisch.org.uk

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